CLEAR LAKE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Minutes of the April 16, 2007 Meeting

Present:            Ron Kummer

                        Robert Bruick

                        Jon Fitzenrider

                        Jerry McArdle

The meeting of the Clear Lake BZA was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Ron Kummer.

The Minutes from the December 18, 2006 BZA meeting were read into the record.   Upon motion made by Jerry McArdle and seconded by Ron Kummer the Minutes were accepted as noted.  All in favor of accepting Minutes.

OLD BUSINESS -

The issue of filing of Minutes and records was brought to the table by Ron Kummer.   It was discussed that the Minutes were to be kept in the Board Office and to make everything accessible to the public. 

The issue of a better filing system was brought to the table by Bruce Snyder.

Ron Kummer also brings to the table the issue of scanning the Minutes and inputting them on the website.  Also suggested is that the Findings of Facts be added to the Minutes that are to be added to the website. 

Bruce Snyder also speaks regarding putting all of the documents regarding a variance on the website. 

It was also discussed that the final vote of each variance be descripted as to who voted for and who voted against the variance on the Minutes that are to be added to the website.  The issue of making the Minutes more in depth or in detail was discussed.   

Ron Kummer suggested that a Motion be made to vote on including the Findings of Facts in the Minutes that are sent to the webmaster.  Robert Bruick voiced no opinion one way or the other as to the acceptance, but Jerry McArdle, Ron Kummer, and Jon Fitzenrider voted for this motion.  Robert also voted yes at a later time. 

Ron Kummer proposes that Jon, Jerry and Bruce for a sub-committee to get Board Rules perfected.  All are in agreement with this.  They will start the sub-committee.

Bruce Snyder opens discussions regarding new set of Board Rules and the proposed time limit to perfect an ILP. 

Robert Bruick asks if discussions have been held to have survey done before variance hearing to be held.  Bruce Snyder speaks regarding having a survey done after the foundation has been put in.  Robert Bruick speaks regarding a survey being done prior to any construction being performed. 

Paul Fetterspiel talks to the Board about surveys.  He talks about what is required and what is not required.  Ron Kummer says this issue is something that should be put before the Town Council Board and not the Board of Zoning Appeals.  This is agreed upon by Jerry McArdle.

NEW BUSINESS -

NONE

ELECTION OF 2007 OFFICERS -

Jon Fitzenrider nominates Ron Kummer as President and Jerry McArdle seconds this Motion.  All are in favor and Ron Kummer is elected President.

Robert Bruick nominates Jon Fitzenrider as Vice President and Ron Kummer seconds this Motion.  All are in favor and Jon Fitzenrider is elected Vice President.

Bruce Snyder states that he believes that the statute requires that you have an elected secretary.   Attorney Neal Blythe advises the Board that under Ind. Code 36-7-4-913 the Board MAY elect a secretary.  It was discussed that no secretary will be elected at this time.  There was also discussion that there will be another member of the Board added at a later date.   

There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion duly made by Jerry McArdle and seconded by Jon Fitzenrider, the meeting was adjourned.

The next regular BZA meeting will be June 19, 2007.

Respectfully submitted,

Debra Arnett

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